Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Luce Center
Cigarette silk
Object Number:
2002.1.2681
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
3 x 2 1/2 in.
Description:
A small natural beige silk cloth printed with daisies and leaves in green and yellow inside a green frame with the motto "Honor pledges us to morality./ Auerbach", in blue and red. Printed "Zira Cigarettes" at the edge. One of a series of famous quotes and mottos. Given as collectible premiums by cigarette manufacturers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
